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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 2 years after the ST65 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX50 HS matches up against the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung ST65

 SX50 HS ST65 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX50 HS

 ST65 SX50 HS 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST65

 SX50 HS ST65 
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS versus the ST65.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and ST65 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and ST65.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST65 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Samsung ST65
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
39
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography features
Samsung ST65 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging information
Samsung ST65 Vlogging information
58
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST65
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSamsung ST65
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Samsung ST65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-15 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lbs) -
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $429 $130